Peru Antipode: The Other Side of the Earth
Dig a straight tunnel down through Lima and you would surface in Cambodia, the point on the planet exactly opposite Peru.
Lima: 12.1S 77.0W
Antipode: 12.1N 103.0E (Cambodia)
What is the antipode of Peru?
An antipode is the point on the far side of the Earth, exactly opposite a given location. Measured from Lima, the antipode of Peru sits at 12.1N 103.0E in Cambodia. That makes Peru and Cambodia antipodal neighbours, a genuinely rare pairing: roughly 85 percent of all land has its antipode in the ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Peru's Antipode
What is the antipode of Peru?
The antipode of Peru, measured from Lima, is at 12.1N 103.0E, which lies in Cambodia.
If you dug straight through the Earth from Peru, where would you come out?
You would surface in Cambodia, on the exact opposite side of the planet from Lima.
Why is Peru's antipode on land?
Most land antipodes fall in water, so a land-on-land pairing like Peru and Cambodia is uncommon and worth noting.